David Lavon Busby

US Patent:

20070193163, Aug 23, 2007

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/669586

Inventors:

David Busby - Hillsboro OR, US
Philip Busby - Hillsboro OR, US

International Classification:

E04F 13/08

US Classification:

052389000

Abstract:

A system and method for providing an outdoor flooring such as a lightweight deck surface, employs a fiber reinforced polymer structural panel with plural grid openings therein. A fastener is driven into selected openings to enable the panel to be secured to a deck frame. A surfacing material, such as a quarried stone, is attached to the top of the panel, providing a stone deck surface without requiring substantial structural support.

US Patent:

20100064609, Mar 18, 2010

Filed:

Mar 31, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/416002

Inventors:

David M. Busby - Beaverton OR, US
Philip J. Busby - Beaverton OR, US

International Classification:

E04B 5/02

US Classification:

52283, 524892

Abstract:

A system and method for providing an outdoor flooring such as a lightweight deck surface, employs a fiber reinforced polymer structural panel with plural grid openings therein. Connectors adapted to interlock adjacent panels to one another and to a base, also are adapted for receiving support column members therein for providing ground or base oriented surface or an elevated surface. A surfacing material, such as a quarried stone or tile, is attached to the top of the panel, providing a deck surface without requiring substantial structural support.